Tax preparation companies define simple returns differently, but most free filing services are limited to basic Form 1040 ...

Policymakers cannot tax and spend their way to prosperity. The good news is that they can create an environment that would ...

Universities and colleges built budgets around federal largess. The Trump administration is forcing them to take a fiscal haircut on indirect costs.

National Institutes of Health slashed overhead costs allowed under its grants to match private foundations, but the two don't ...

This Bill is a much-awaited comprehensive overhaul of a gargantuan piece of complex legislation which should be ...

A deduction cuts the income you're taxed on, which can mean a lower bill. A credit cuts your tax bill directly. Learn more about common tax breaks and how to claim them. Many, or all, of the ...

But Direct File continued to be up and running at IRS.gov as of Tuesday. More on that to follow. All volunteers with these programs who prepare income tax returns must take and pass tax law ...

All you have to do is file electronically and set up direct deposit. This story is part of Taxes 2025, CNET's coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file ...

The government calculates the difference between what you paid, which is reported in your tax return, and what you actually owed. The reimbursement comes as a lump sum that can be received ...

This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season. While Musk’s tweet may ...

This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season.

This led to some confusion about whether Direct File is still available to taxpayers, but the free filing program is still available, at least for the coming tax season. While Musk’s tweet may ...